What are the responsibilities and job description for the Red Wolf Field Member Individual Placement - Non-AmeriCorps position at Conservation Legacy?
Description
Position Title: Red Wolf Field Member (Non-AC)
Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps North Carolina
Site Location: Alligator National Wildlife Refuge
Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 9/28/2026
Dates of Employment:
Purpose:
Conservation Corps North Carolina, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with internships service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. In partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service will host a Red Wolf Field Member.
This Red Wolf Field Crew Member is an hourly internship position that will support the recovery of one of the most endangered canids in the world. The Red Wolf Field Crew Member will gain hands-on experience in wildlife conservation, telemetry tracking, captive animal care, enclosure maintenance, and land stewardship. This role will include a blend of fieldwork, technical skills development, and exposure to federal land management operations.
Description of Duties:
• Feed and care for captive red wolves and temporarily held wild canids, including cleaning pens, observing behavior, administering food and medications
• Conduct radio telemetry tracking and map wild canid movements using GPS and GIS tools
• Review camera footage and record red wolf sightings, scat, and tracks
• Assist in handling and processing of canids (physical restraint, health checks, vaccines, and data collection)
• Perform maintenance and repair of acclimation pens and fencing
• Communicate concerns related to animal health, safety, or infrastructure to US Fish and Wildlife staff
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Possess or working towards a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, ecology, or natural resource management
• Experience with radio telemetry, GIS software, or remote sensing cameras
• Experience handling or caring for wildlife
• Familiarity with basic tools and fencing repairs
• Passion for endangered species conservation
Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time requirements:
Orientation and Training:
• Orientation provided by CCNC staff, and additional training provided by US Fish and Wildlife Service Site
Benefits:
• Hourly Wage: $20 per hour
• $1000 Professional Development Funds
• Free bunkhouse housing in Nags Head, NC
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority eligibility upon completing 640 hours
Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Position Title: Red Wolf Field Member (Non-AC)
Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps North Carolina
Site Location: Alligator National Wildlife Refuge
Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 9/28/2026
Dates of Employment:
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- End Date: 5/7/2027
Purpose:
Conservation Corps North Carolina, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with internships service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. In partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service will host a Red Wolf Field Member.
This Red Wolf Field Crew Member is an hourly internship position that will support the recovery of one of the most endangered canids in the world. The Red Wolf Field Crew Member will gain hands-on experience in wildlife conservation, telemetry tracking, captive animal care, enclosure maintenance, and land stewardship. This role will include a blend of fieldwork, technical skills development, and exposure to federal land management operations.
Description of Duties:
• Feed and care for captive red wolves and temporarily held wild canids, including cleaning pens, observing behavior, administering food and medications
• Conduct radio telemetry tracking and map wild canid movements using GPS and GIS tools
• Review camera footage and record red wolf sightings, scat, and tracks
• Assist in handling and processing of canids (physical restraint, health checks, vaccines, and data collection)
• Perform maintenance and repair of acclimation pens and fencing
• Communicate concerns related to animal health, safety, or infrastructure to US Fish and Wildlife staff
Qualifications:
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a background check.
- Valid driver's license; insurable driving record
- Willingness to work outdoors in cold, hot, buggy, or wet conditions
- Willing to work flexible hours. Could potentially periodically include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
• Possess or working towards a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, ecology, or natural resource management
• Experience with radio telemetry, GIS software, or remote sensing cameras
• Experience handling or caring for wildlife
• Familiarity with basic tools and fencing repairs
• Passion for endangered species conservation
Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time requirements:
- This position is expected to serve 40 hours each week, but exact service schedules may vary
Orientation and Training:
• Orientation provided by CCNC staff, and additional training provided by US Fish and Wildlife Service Site
Benefits:
• Hourly Wage: $20 per hour
• $1000 Professional Development Funds
• Free bunkhouse housing in Nags Head, NC
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority eligibility upon completing 640 hours
Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
- Program Contact information: Rachel Robinson at rrobinson@conservationlegacy.org
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Salary : $20